When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?

  When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?

When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?

 A. The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander.

 B. The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of Command. 

C. The more qualified person becomes the new Incident Commander at the beginning of the next operational period. 

D. The more qualified person automatically becomes the new Incident Commander and assumes command.

Answer:  C. The more qualified person becomes the new Incident Commander at the beginning of the next operational period.

When a more qualified person arrives on the scene, they may assume command as the new Incident Commander. This typically occurs at the beginning of the next operational period, which allows for a smooth transition of command and ensures continuity in the management of the incident. 

ICS 200 Review Flashcards

 An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or ______.
A. Outgoing Incident Commander
B. IMT Position Description
C. Delegation of Authority
D. Incident Action Plan

Delegation of Authority

2. A right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined as?
A. Response Operation
B. Authority
C. Recovery Operation
D. Contingency Plan

Authority

Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?

Type 2

When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told:
A. The limits of the Incident Commander's scope of authority
B. The Incident Commander's cell phone number
C. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander
D. The effective time and date of the transfer

The effective time and date of the transfer

Which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site?
A. Staff-level briefing
B. Operational Period Briefing
C. Field-level briefing
D. Section-level briefing

Field-level briefing

Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as (a):
A. Incident Action Planning
B. Logistical Analysis
C. Complexity Analysis
D. Pre-incident Operations Plan

Complexity Analysis

The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
A. A relatively new approach created based on the lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey disaster operations.
B. Most applicable to the management of complex incidents that extend over many hours or days.
C. A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations.
D. A military system used in domestic incidents to ensure command and control of Federal resources.

A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations.

Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept?
A. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
B. Span of control is less of a factor of concern for incidents that are resolved within the initial operational period
C. Span of control may be extended beyond 1:10 in order to ensure that more resources can be deployed on complex, large incidents
D. Span of control should be established without consideration of factors such as the type of incident, nature of the task, hazards, and safety factors

A. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections

Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?
A. Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments
B. Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff
C. Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments
D. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel

A. Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments

10. An important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they ________________________________.
A. may be used in place of the National Incident Management System.
B. are specifically tailored to recovery and contingency plans.
C. are available electronically and may be updated throughout the incident.
D. provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.

provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.

Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?
A. Planning Section Chief
B. Planning Division Director
C. Operations Section Chief
D. Tactics Section Chief

Operations Section Chief

Which major NIMS Component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions?
A. Command and Coordination
B. Chain of Command and Unity of Command
C. Resource Management
D. Communications and Information Management

D. Communications and Information Management

Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief?
A. Operations Section Chief
B. Planning Section Chief
C. Public Information Officer
D. Logistics Section Chief

Planning Section Chief

Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident?
A. Agency Procedures Manual
B. Exercise Plan
C. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
D. Maps of the affected area

Exercise Plan

Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command?
A. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
B. Avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors.
C. Allows the Incident Commander to control the actions of personnel under his or her supervision.
D. Details how authority flows through the incident management organization.

A. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
A. Lessons Learned Report
B. Situational Analysis Document
C. Transfer of Command Briefing
D. List of personnel staffing each Section

C. Transfer of Command Briefing

When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management characteristic does this describe?
A. Modular Organization
B. Management by Objectives
C. Comprehensive Resource Management
D. Formal Communication

A. Modular Organization

When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?
A. The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander.
B. The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of Command.
C. The more qualified person automatically becomes the new Incident Commander and assumes command. The outgoing Incident Commander demobilizes to avoid confusion.
D. The more qualified person becomes the new Incident Commander at the beginning of the next operational period.

The more qualified person becomes the new Incident Commander at the beginning of the next operational period.

Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?
A. It allows a Single Resource Unit Leader to track major activities during each operational period.
B. Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period
C. It is completed by the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures.
D. It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.

It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.

Which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty?
A. Developing subordinates for the future.
B. Stepping out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role when needed.
C. Ensuring tasks are understood.
D. All of the above.

All of the above.

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
A. Management by Objectives
B. Comprehensive Resource Management
C. Modular Organization
D. Manageable Span of Control

Management by Objectives

Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
A. Chief
B. Supervisor
C. Officer
D. Leader

Supervisor

Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?
A. Type 3
B. Type 5
C. Type 2
D. Type 4

Type 5

Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur?
A. Type 2
B. Type 4
C. Type 1
D. Type 3

Type 1

Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed?
A. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
B. To specify the Incident Action Plan to be implemented by the Incident Commander
C. To relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident
D. If the Incident Commander is acting within his or her existing authorities

When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities